A versatile climber or trailer with arrow-shaped leaves in green, cream and pink shades. Quick-growing and adaptable, easily kept bushy with a trim.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 50 cm tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Arrowhead Vine
Syngonium podophyllum is a fast-growing indoor plant in the Araceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall at maturity, with evergreen and variegated foliage.
Where to grow Arrowhead Vine
Arrowhead Vine suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Arrowhead Vine provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Arrowhead Vine does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Arrowhead Vine in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Arrowhead Vine in the garden
Arrowhead Vine earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and hanging baskets. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and tropical climate as Arrowhead Vine. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Arrowhead Vine
Plant Sale lists Arrowhead Vine as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
